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The pope's Ukraine peace envoy heads to Washington with the plight of children top of his agenda

Pope Francis’ peace envoy is traveling to Washington as part of the Holy See’s peace initiatives for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 495

As the war enters its 495th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023

Ukrainian forces gradually advance on Bakhmut; four people injured after shelling in Kherson – as it happened

Eastern Command spokesperson says Ukrainian forces are ‘pressuring’ Russian troops in Donetsk Oblast; Russian shelling hits residential area. says Ukraine

The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023

U.S. resisting global push for peace

Global South leaders, and even some in NATO, are pushing Putin and Zelenskyy toward talks. Time for U.S. to step up

Salon · May 31, 2023

Pope, in interview, skirts issue of return of occupied parts of Ukraine

Pope Francis has said an eventual return by Russia of occupied territories in Ukraine is a "political problem" to be resolved by both sides, in his first public comment on Ukraine's request for him to back its plan demanding a total Russian withdrawal.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Russia acknowledges Vatican peace initiative, says no steps yet for a mission to Moscow

Russia has indicated it views Pope Francis’ Ukraine peace initiative positively

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Pope's Ukraine peace envoy blasts war as a 'pandemic' that affects everyone

Pope Francis’ peace envoy for Ukraine has blasted war as a “pandemic” and said all Christians are called to be peacemakers

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Pope calls for rival Sudanese parties to lay down arms

Pope Francis on Sunday called for warring factions in Sudan to set aside their weapons, expressing sadness at the violence that has continued for more than a month in the African nation.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

Pope picks Italian cardinal for Ukraine peace mission

Pope Francis has appointed Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi as the Vatican's special envoy to push for peace in Ukraine.

The New Daily · May 20, 2023

Vatican: Pope Francis tasks cardinal with mission aimed at paving 'paths to peace' in Ukraine

The Vatican says Pope Francis has tasked a leading Italian cardinal with a mission it hopes it can “ease tensions" in the Ukraine war and lead to path of peace

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023